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As you might guess, this document is a compilation of information from our own efforts as REALTORS, as well as input from other REALTORS in our Coldwell Banker office. I hope it has been of value to you. Don’t hesitate to email us with any suggestions that will make this document better for you and your fellow homeowners!

WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR WEB SITE? You can, as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Jack Edwards, your real estate advocate, specializes in helping buyers and sellers in Elk Grove, CA, and the greater Sacramento area. BRE License # 01331087

When listing your home for sale, did you think about making some changes to your bedrooms to make them more desirable to the potential buyers?

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as you turn your house into a home.

As you might guess, this document is a compilation of information from our own efforts as REALTORS, as well as input from other REALTORS in our Coldwell Banker office. I hope it has been of value to you. Don’t hesitate to email us with any suggestions that will make this document better for you and your fellow homeowners!

WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR WEB SITE? You can, as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Jack Edwards, your real estate advocate, specializes in helping buyers and sellers in Elk Grove, CA, and the greater Sacramento area. BRE License # 01331087

As you might guess, this document is a compilation of information from our own efforts as REALTORS, as well as input from other REALTORS in our Coldwell Banker office. I hope it has been of value to you. Don’t hesitate to email us with any suggestions that will make this document better for you and your fellow homeowners!

WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR WEB SITE? You can, as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Jack Edwards, your real estate advocate, specializes in helping buyers and sellers in Elk Grove, CA, and the greater Sacramento area. BRE License # 01331087

Prepare Your Home for the Spring Market

Before you decide to list your property for this spring market, please consider taking a few essential preliminary steps to give your property an advantage over others’ listings. As you get ready to sell your property, it’s important to ask yourself what you can still do to spruce it up.

Is your home ready to be shown? Is there clutter scattered throughout? Does every room look its best? Are there any repairs that still need to be made? Are there any small aesthetic upgrades you can still make? Does your home have any sustainability features you can highlight or add?

Potential homebuyers will be scrutinizing your property, analyzing every positive and negative detail. Many repairs and aesthetic changes can take more time than you might think to complete, so you should think about getting started in advance of listing your property for sale. In addition to preparing your property, you should understand your local market and what may be currently important to buyers in your area.

In its most recent REALTORS® and Sustainability report, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reported that there is a growing interest and demand for more sustainable green properties among consumers. Some of these sustainability issues and practices include efficient use of lighting, Smart Home features, water conservation landscaping and renewable energy systems like geothermal and solar.

“As consumers’ interest in sustainability grows, REALTORS® understand the necessity of promoting sustainability in their real estate practice, such as marketing energy efficiency in property listings to homebuyers,” said William E. Brown, NAR president, a REALTOR® from Alamo, California.

If you are considering listing your home, here are a few steps you may want to take as you begin preparing your home for the spring market:

1. Clean up and organize your home. Removing all unnecessary clutter can make your home look more spacious and welcoming, and putting trinkets and framed photos away will help visitors envision themselves living in your property.

2. Repair and improve property features. Unattended repairs may bring down your property value and hinder it from receiving offers. Other simple home improvements include painting rooms with neutral colors, and adding landscaping to improve curb appeal. More advanced home improvements include installing Smart Home technology, solar panels or other renewable energy options. Before pursuing any of these options be certain to use appropriate, licensed professionals who can help you determine state and local regulations for obtaining any required permits.

3. Understand your market and property value. There are many variables that can impact your property’s value in your local market. Local real estate professionals can provide information about your market, assess the price range for similar homes in your area, and provide you with advice to help guide you through every step of the process. They can also help you evaluate the situation so you can determine what actions to take next.

To learn more about how to start preparing your property for the spring market, contact a local agent today and visit www.ColdwellBankerHomes.com.

Start Building Your Memories,
as you turn your house into a home.

As you might guess, this document is a compilation of information from our own efforts as REALTORS, as well as input from other REALTORS in our Coldwell Banker office. I hope it has been of value to you. Don’t hesitate to email us with any suggestions that will make this document better for you and your fellow homeowners!

WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR WEB SITE? You can, as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Jack Edwards, your real estate advocate, specializes in helping buyers and sellers in Elk Grove, CA, and the greater Sacramento area. BRE License # 01331087

Whenever I hear about someone thinking about tapping into their home equity, I wonder if they realize how that will effect their retirement. A paid off home at retirement is a blessing, especially considering that the retirement income will generally be lower than the working income. Think about that before you tap into your equity.

The other thing to consider is that many tap into their equity to pay off credit card debt; without really changing their spending habits. A few years later those same credit cards are at their limits and they tap into their equity again. Definitely a financial death spiral.

Refinancing for a lower rate or to shorten the years on a mortgage is always something worth considering, but taking out your equity can bite you back in the long term.

Start Building Your Memories,
as you turn your house into a home.

As you might guess, this document is a compilation of information from our own efforts as REALTORS, as well as input from other REALTORS in our Coldwell Banker office. I hope it has been of value to you. Don’t hesitate to email us with any suggestions that will make this document better for you and your fellow homeowners!

WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR WEB SITE? You can, as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Jack Edwards, your real estate advocate, specializes in helping buyers and sellers in Elk Grove, CA, and the greater Sacramento area. BRE License # 01331087

Do you feel good about your life? Do you feel good about your town?
I do, and most other people do as well. Take a look.

Start Building Your Memories,
as you turn your house into a home.

As you might guess, this document is a compilation of information from our own efforts as REALTORS, as well as input from other REALTORS in our Coldwell Banker office. I hope it has been of value to you. Don’t hesitate to email us with any suggestions that will make this document better for you and your fellow homeowners!

WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR WEB SITE? You can, as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Jack Edwards, your real estate advocate, specializes in helping buyers and sellers in Elk Grove, CA, and the greater Sacramento area. BRE License # 01331087

As you might guess, this document is a compilation of information from our own efforts as REALTORS, as well as input from other REALTORS in our Coldwell Banker office. I hope it has been of value to you. Don’t hesitate to email us with any suggestions that will make this document better for you and your fellow homeowners!

WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR WEB SITE? You can, as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Jack Edwards, your real estate advocate, specializes in helping buyers and sellers in Elk Grove, CA, and the greater Sacramento area. BRE License # 01331087

Ready to sell your home, Not so fast!!! Make sure that you have your home really ready to sell before you list it. The buyers expect it.

Start Building Your Memories,
as you turn your house into a home.

As you might guess, this document is a compilation of information from our own efforts as REALTORS, as well as input from other REALTORS in our Coldwell Banker office. I hope it has been of value to you. Don’t hesitate to email us with any suggestions that will make this document better for you and your fellow homeowners!

WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR WEB SITE? You can, as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Jack Edwards, your real estate advocate, specializes in helping buyers and sellers in Elk Grove, CA, and the greater Sacramento area. BRE License # 01331087

Is the use of artificial intelligence getting between the Realtor and the Client? Are we letting tools take over our job of communicating directly with our clients?

We need to remember that we are in a people to people business. We at Team Edwards Real Estate know that and insist on staying in touch with our clients based upon the way they want to be contacted; not what is easiest for us.

Start Building Your Memories,
as you turn your house into a home.

As you might guess, this document is a compilation of information from our own efforts as REALTORS, as well as input from other REALTORS in our Coldwell Banker office. I hope it has been of value to you. Don’t hesitate to email us with any suggestions that will make this document better for you and your fellow homeowners!

WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR WEB SITE? You can, as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Jack Edwards, your real estate advocate, specializes in helping buyers and sellers in Elk Grove, CA, and the greater Sacramento area. BRE License # 01331087

For some people, the size of your home is located tells the world, or at least your community, that you are successful. Of course, we are talking about suburban homes because I don’t really know anything about “city” homes.

What do you think?

Do you believe that owning a 3,000 square foot home means that you are more successful that a person who owns a 1500 square foot home in the same community? Well, read below to learn what other people think.

Start Building Your Memories,
as you turn your house into a home.

As you might guess, this document is a compilation of information from our own efforts as REALTORS, as well as input from other REALTORS in our Coldwell Banker office. I hope it has been of value to you. Don’t hesitate to email us with any suggestions that will make this document better for you and your fellow homeowners!

WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR WEB SITE? You can, as long as you include this complete blurb with it: Jack Edwards, your real estate advocate, specializes in helping buyers and sellers in Elk Grove, CA, and the greater Sacramento area. BRE License # 01331087